In 2022, sheep meat production in South Africa amounted to around 4.81 million heads. Pig and cattle production followed with approximately 3.68 million heads and 3.26 million heads, respectively. Overall, as of the same year, the most produced livestock in the country was chicken.
Leading livestock meat production in South Africa in 2022, by species
(in 1,000 heads)
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FAO. (December 27, 2023). Leading livestock meat production in South Africa in 2022, by species (in 1,000 heads) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 04, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1306317/south-africa-livestock-meat-production-by-specie/
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FAO. (2023). Leading livestock meat production in South Africa in 2022, by species (in 1,000 heads). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 04, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1306317/south-africa-livestock-meat-production-by-specie/
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